Ren 8, also known as Shenque or the “Spirit Gate,” is a vital acupuncture point located at the center of the umbilicus. Unlike most acupuncture points, Ren 8 is not typically stimulated through needling due to its delicate location. Instead, moxibustion and other non-invasive techniques are used to harness its therapeutic potential. Ren 8 Acupoint … [Read more…]
Introduction to Auricular Acupuncture Auricular acupuncture, or ear acupuncture, is a fascinating subset of acupuncture that focuses on points located within the ear. As a microsystem, the ear reflects the entire body, and points within it correspond to various organs, emotions, and physiological functions. This system has been utilized for centuries and has evolved into … [Read more…]
From a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective, the heart’s role is quite similar to how we view heart function in biomedical terms, and in this article we will explain function and focus on the similarities. When we talk about the heart in TCM, we’re looking at not necessarily the anatomical physical location — but rather … [Read more…]
So, let’s continue our discussion on wind-heat, as we have discussed the concept of “wind” and “wind cold” in previous articles. What is Wind Heat? In our previous discussion, we talked about wind, wind-cold, and wind-heat, as these are common during this season. From a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective, wind-heat is associated with the … [Read more…]
I wanted to talk about the pathogen known as “wind” (Feng, pronounced “Fung”), specifically what is wind as defined by Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and the most common clinical manifestation, known as wind-cold and wind-heat. What is Wind in TCM Theory? Wind in TCM is a very interesting pathogen because it is related not only … [Read more…]
A question received often is, “how does acupuncture work?”. Today, we will dive into the current research, and explain why knowing the traditional theories and understanding the bio-science research is important overall, and both are needed to fully understand utilize the medicine to it’s best ability. What is Acupuncture? Acupuncture, a key component of Traditional … [Read more…]
The acupuncture point Spleen 10 (SP 10), also known as “Xuehai” in Pinyin or “Sea of Blood” in English, is primarily associated with treating conditions related to blood in TCM. This includes being able to enhance blood “invigorating”, or circulation through a bio-medical perspective. Blood pathologies are also related to many skin disorders in TCM … [Read more…]
Denetics plays a key role in personalized medicine, where treatments and medications are tailored based on an individual’s genetic makeup. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treatments are based on a person’s specific health condition, lifestyle, and environment. Understanding genetic predispositions can enhance the efficacy of TCM practices. Introduction to Genetics Welcome to the fascinating world of … [Read more…]
Updated May 25th, 2015 Anxiety occurs when the body and mind reacts with more apprehension. Symptoms of anxiety include irritability, feelings of fear, worry, slight shakiness, heart palpitations (when you can feel your heart beat), headache, easiness to being startled, muscle tension, nausea, and a frequent need to urinate. Anxiety Disorder At A Glance Causes … [Read more…]
When people think of acupuncture usually two thoughts come to mind, one being how does it work, and the other being the idea of using points on the skin to stimulate functions in the body. Well if you haven’t studied acupuncture, you may not even fathom some of the concepts that we use, but do … [Read more…]